The Mathworks:

This article outlines a "just-in-time" transition to a cross-functional team structure, bolstered by action learning, exposure to senior executives, and team leader rotation, in order to make dramatic improvements in the efficiency of the operations department. In this article you will find: ObjectiveThe Presenting ProblemA Radical Structural ChangeKey Features of the Leadership Development ProgramAction LearningExposure to ExecutivesCross-Functional RotationThe Need for Leadership DevelopmentThe Leadership Development ProgramManagers as Models or CoachesSupport and Training for ManagersTeam TrainingIssues for Team LeadersTraining for Team LeadersAdditional SupportsReview and AssessmentKeys to SuccessThe MathWorks is a leading developer and supplier of technical computing software. Founded in 1984 in Natick, Massachusetts, the company has seen exponential growth in the last five years and now employs over 500 people. A privately held company, The MathWorks has been profitable every yea...